Didi Kuaidi is now aggressively raising money to counter Uber’s entry into China and establish dominance in the Chinese ride-hailing app market. Both companies are running at a loss in an attempt to woo customers and develop a lock on the rapidly growing Chinese market.

Despite continued government resistance, ride-hailing apps like Uber and Didi Kuaidi are a hit in China’s crowded urban centres. Both companies are pouring resources into the Middle Kingdom in an attempt to capture market share and claim a definitive advantage. Meanwhile, protests, foul play, and new competitors are all emerging.